Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 13:

“Carter, do you have any free ttoday? Could you meetat the court at 2 p.m. to go through the divorce

formalities?”

Since she had slept in, Norah scheduled the appointment for the afternoon.

Derek’s prompt response caught Norah off guard, as she was accustomed to waiting for his replies, sometimes

up to an hour.

Derek’s message was brief: “Today’s not good for me.”

Norah texted back, “When might you have stime? | can adjust my schedule accordingly.”

“My schedule has been packed recently,” Derek replied. After that exchange, he ceased responding, despite

Norah's further messages.

Norah gazed at her phone, puzzled. She couldn't understand why Derek, who had been eager to rush things with

Madeline yesterday, pressing her for a quick divorce, was now unavailable. Norah believed Derek had wanted to

propose to Madeline earlier.

Joanna joined Norah, wearing a facial mask and holding a Coke. “Norah, Bryson was wondering if you'd be

interested in giving a talk at Bexlyn University. You are, after all, a distinguished alumna. What's your take? You

could share insights into your career journey with the students.”

Norah accepted the Coke, the fizz pleasantly tickling her taste buds, her eyes narrowing in contentment. “Nah, |

prefer to skip it. | want to clinch first place at the Krusa Mountain Racing in four days, so | need all the tto

practice and get to know the track better.”

Setting down her drink, Norah continued, “Bexlyn University tends to engage in such ceremonial activities.”

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They like having honorary alumni speak as a form of prestige. Bryson is welcto participate, but it’s not for

me.

Joanna responded, “Alright, I'll turn it down on your behalf. Bryson does enjoy these grand gestures to increase

his popularity. You might not be aware, but he has gathered over a million followers on Stellar Social.”

Stellar Social, a social media platform renowned for its vast user base and focus on video sharing, boasted

millions of daily active users, marking its significant influence. Bryson’s following of over a million on Stellar

Social underscored his remarkable presence.

Norah recalled her seldom-used social media account offhandedly and said, “That's quite an achievement.”

Norah always viewed Bryson as the epitof a disciplined business elite, embodying perfection in all aspects.

These days, Norah had sent Aaron a couple of design proposals, attended one of Bryson’s lectures at Bexlyn, and

devoted the rest of her tto driving practice and car familiarization.

Returning to racing after a two-year hiatus brought a mix of excitement and nervousness for Norah.

On race day, Joanna drove Norah to Krusa Mountain. Participating under the code n“Noxah,” Norah

embraced the anonymity required by the event's organizers, with only select officials aware of the racers’ true

identities behind their masks.

With the race over and an hour away, Norah and Joanna settled into their seats among the spectators for a chat.

“Derek, heard Nocturne’s entering this race,” Joanna remarked.

“Wouldn't it be amazing to meet him? | imagine he’s quite handsome!” Kathy's voice was easily recognizable,

and Norah couldn't help but frown.

“Are you sure about that? Aren't the Carter family members part of the race’s shareholders?” Norah replied, her

tone edged with concern. “Even though the Carter family isn’t on the slevel as the Scott family, they are

major shareholders, so it should be pretty easy to get a car driver's contact details.”

Madeline, gripping Derek's arm, asked sweetly, “Derek, am | correct?”

Madeline had never been involved in racing and naturally didn’t know much about the racetrack. Kathy, eager to

see her favorite racer in action, had convinced Madeline and Derek to join her. Derek, not particularly fond of

risky, exciting activities like racing, casually responded, “I'll have someone check it out.”

Kathy's excitement soared, confident in the advantages of Derek's presence. But as she began sharing stories of

Nocturne, she unexpectedly spotted someone familiar.

“Is that Norah over there? What's she doing here? And is that a member of the Andrews family with her?”

Kathy's voice, initially loud, quickly softened as she stepped behind Madeline, her cheeks flushing with

embarrassment.

Norah removed the black-framed glasses she had been wearing for the past two years. Her long hair was pulled

back into a high ponytail, and she had applied a touch of lipstick, giving her a subtle glow in the sunlight.

Dressed simply in a white t-shirt and jeans, she exuded an unmistakable charm.

Madeline couldn't help but notice Derek’s expression, seeing a hint of admiration in his eyes. She bit her lip and

clasped her hands tightly together.

Derek masked his feelings, turning to Norah with a controlled tone. “What brings you here? This isn’t a place for

you.”

He believed that a kind and thoughtful woman like Norah had no place amidst the excitement of the racecourse.

Joanna sarcastically retorted, “Oh, Mr. Carter, that’s quite arrogant. Do you think you own the Krusa Mountain

Racing? Well, | suppose it’s only fair that if scumbags like you two can be here, someone likeseems out of

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Madeline then turned to Norah and said, “Norah, isn’t it tto leave the past behind with Derek? Now that you

two are divorced, what purpose does it serve for you to be here in front of him? Resorting to such tactics won't

benefit you.”

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“What the hell are you even saying? Have you lost your senses?” Before Joanna could launch another

counterattack, Norah quickly covered her mouth and turned to address Madeline.

“Letbe clear, Miss Powell. Your self-centeredness is unwarranted. I'm here to enjoy the race, and Mr. Carter

hardly has the right to sendaway. Please, mind your own business.”

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